There are two kinds of full-day summer camps this year at New Hope Academy. "Camp Discovery," our general summer camp, will have weekly swimming and field trips, arts and crafts, sports and activities, and lots of fun, just like in previous years. Click on the link below for more details.

"Camp Discovery" Summer Camp (general)

We're also offering a new kind of camp: special one or two week "Learning Adventure" camps, where kids of different ages will have a rare chance to engage in an in-depth, hands-on exploration of a topic like flash animation, arcade game design, solar technology, chemical or environmental forensics, and more. Or may be they'd like to learn hip-hop, ballet, step, or drama. Or they can participate in our co-ed sports camps: flag football, soccer, basketball, or tennis. You can even mix and match the two kinds of camps by signing up for different camps during different sessions. See below.

Flash Animation (Intensive)

June 16-20 (13-17 years)
$300 for one week

Campers will learn how to create animated short films and cartoons. This is an immersion camp with two three-hour sessions each day. Mornings will be spent learning a new skill and afternoon sessions will be for application and practice.

Flash Animation

June 23-27 (9-12 years)
$255 for one week

Campers will learn foundational skills used to create animated short films and cartoons. They will spend 3 hour sessions daily focused on developing skills needed for computer animation.

Arcade Game design

July 7-11 (13-17 years)
$300 for one week

Campers will learn the basics of creating arcade-style action games. Video game design is an exciting career option that is dynamic and growing quickly. Give your student the opportunity to explore and develop skills in this. exciting new area. This is an immersion camp with two three-hour sessions each day. Mornings will be spent on learning a new skill and afternoon sessions will be for application and practice.

Arcade Game

July 14-18 (9-12 years)
$255 for one week

Campers will explore the foundational skills of creating arcade-style action games on computers. Harness the passion your child has for playing video games and give them a taste of what goes into creating complex computer games.

2008 registration form (4.8 MB pdf file)

Performing Arts Camps

Hip Hop (Beginner - intermediate)

June 16 - 20 (6-17 years)
$200 for one week

Learn new moves and fun choreography. The camp will be comprised of two groups, based on age and skill, with two-hour sessions daily. Perform for family and friends on the final day of camp.

Ballet Pointe & Hip Hop (Intensive)

June 23 - July 3 (10-17 years)
$520 for two weeks

Prerequisite: Minimum 2 years classical ballet training. Students must be qualified to begin pointe training. Audition required. Taught by: Ms. Sylvia Druker; Professor of Ballet at the University of Maryland College Park Ballet and Pointe class session will be held for 2 hours daily, followed by a one hour introduction to Hip-Hop. Perform for family and friends on the final day of camp.

Hip Hop / Step

June 23-July 3 (10-17 years)
$430 for two weeks

Explore modern expressions of dance. Learn Hip Hop and Step moves and choreography. Perform for family and friends on the final day of camp.

Hop Ballet

June 23-July 3 (6-8 years)
$400 for two weeks

This is an introduction to Ballet & Hip Hop dance. The children will learn basic technique, use their creativity and learn choreography.

Drama Camp

July 7 - July 18 (9-17 years)
$460 for two weeks

Develop acting skills by learning monologues, resume writing, scene study, analysis and building, articulation techniques and journal writing at the end of every class session. Classes will be 3 hours daily. Perform newly acquired skills for the entertainment of family and friends.

2008 registration form (4.8 MB pdf file)

"Calling all future scientists!" Get your child ready for the 21 st Century. Campers will explore and develop skills in science by creating and building projects, conducting experiments, and learning how to log data.

Chemical Forensics Camp
(Juniors)

June 23-July 3 (9-12 years)
$460 for two weeks

(Seniors)

July 14-25 (13-17 years)
$460 for two weeks

Become a detective and develop the scientific skills and understanding to conduct crime scene investigation and analysis. Learn how to do fingerprint analysis, examine bloodstain patterns, identify unknown substances through chemical analysis. Work with a detective casebook and solve the crime.

Physics Solar Workshop (Intensive)

June 16-20 (11-16 years)
$300 for one week

Develop an understanding of solar technology by building solar powered machines such as a solar cell, boat, race car, or oven. Intensive, 6 hours daily.

Environmental Forensics

July 28-August 8 (11-17 years)
$460 for two weeks

Let's go Green! Learn how to analyze the health of our water and soil. Use forensics to understand the human impact on our environment.

2008 registration form (4.8 MB pdf file)

Flag Football

June 16-20 (10-14 years)
$210 for one week

Campers will learn the rules of football, develop their ball handling skills, gain an understanding of strategy, running plays, and good sportsmanship.

Soccer Camp

June 23-July 3 (6-9 years 10-14 years)
$380 for two weeks $420 for two weeks

Campers will focus on good sportsmanship, soccer skill development and strategies.

Basketball Camp

July 14-25 (6-9 years and 10-14 years)
$380 for two weeks

Basketball players will develop ball handling skills through the use of drills and actual game time. Good sportsmanship and teamwork will be emphasized as well.

Tennis Camp

July 28-August (6-9 years and 10-14)
$380 for two weeks

Campers will receive instruction on serving, scoring, and technique. Through extended practice, drills and organized games the campers will gain skills and competence in tennis. Campers must bring their own racket.

2008 registration form (4.8 MB pdf file)

At "Camp Discovery," our general summer camp, your child will experience a broad range of fun-filled activities such as team sports, weekly field trips, swimming, computers, cooking, drama, games, and recreational reading.

Our camp provides children the opportunity to build friendships, learn teamwork, and develop interpersonal skills. The campers' biggest complaint is that they "don't want the day to end." Campers can enroll for all sessions or sign up for specific weeks throughout the summer.

The full-day program runs from 8:30 am to 4:00 p.m.; with Early Care available at 7:15 am and After Care available until 6:00 pm

• Weekly swimming and field trips
• Arts and crafts
• Sports and activities

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2008 registration form (4.8 MB pdf file)

See the summer camp brochure (print it!), which emphasizes the special "learning adventure" camps: page 1, page 2. In case of any problem, try this alternative (brochure in gif file format): page 1, page 2.

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